NASM Overhead Squat Assessment Flashcards

Overactive Muscles in Overhead Squat Assessment

• Feet Turn Out: Involves the soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, and biceps femoris (short head).
• Knees Move Inward: Result from the adductor complex, biceps femoris (short head), TFL, and vastus lateralis.
• LPHC Excessive Lean Forward: Caused by overactivity in the soleus, lateral gastrocnemius, hip flexor complex, and abdominal complex.
• LPHC Low Back Arches: Linked to the hip flexor complex and erector spinae.
• Upper Body Arms Fall Forward: Due to overactive latissimus dorsi, teres major, and pectoralis major/minor.

Underactive Muscles in Overhead Squat Assessment

• Feet Turn Out: Characterized by underactivity in the medial gastrocnemius, medial hamstrings, gracilis, sartorius, and popliteus.
• Knees Move Inward: Indicates underactive gluteus medius/maximus and vastus medialis obliques (VMO).
• LPHC Excessive Lean Forward: Involves underactivity in the anterior tibialis, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae.
• LPHC Low Back Arches: Associated with underactive gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and intrinsic core stabilizers.
• Upper Body Arms Fall Forward: Linked to underactivity of mid/lower trapezius, rhomboids, and rotator cuff.

Intrinsic Core Stabilizers

• Comprise the transverse abdominis, multifidus, transversospinalis, internal oblique, and pelvic floor muscles.
• Essential for maintaining stability and proper alignment during movements.

Test your knowledge on the NASM Overhead Squat Assessment with these flashcards. Each card covers key terms related to muscle activation and movement patterns during the squat assessment. Perfect for students and fitness professionals preparing for the NASM certification.